Nisho

Bilquis Khanum, (born 13 August 1954) also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔) is a Pakistani film actress. She has worked in more than 150 feature films of Lollywood.

Early life

Bilquis Begum was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Punjab.

Career

In the beginning, Nisho was in theatre at school. She made her big screen debut in the film Baazi in 1970. She moved to Karachi, she worked in Lollywood movies. She appeared in films Rangeela, Tiger Gang, Roop Behroop, Bazigar, Yaar Des Punjab Day, Yeh Aman. After the success of her movies she changed her name to Nisho. Later she appeared in films with Waheed Murad and Nadeem Baig. She also sang songs in movies written by her husband Tasleem Fazli, a poet. Nisho also appeared in movies Zalim Tay Mazloom, Namak Harram, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka and Neelaam.

Personal life

Nisho first married her class-fellow Inam Rabbani, but later divorced him. Then she was married to songwriter and poet Tasleem Fazli and they had a daughter name Ayesha Fazli who later married Ali Raza Khan, son of actress Firdous Begum. Nisho's husband died on 17 August 1982. After his death, Nisho married captain Jamal Pasha; the singer Hamza Pasha is their son. She has three children; including actress Sahiba. Nisho's daughter Sahiba is married to actor Afzal Khan. Her grandson Ahsan Afzal Khan is also an actor.

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and recognition

External links

• at IMDb